US Bridges

NC24 over Dixon Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2110 · Structure no. 000000001190103

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Dixon Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 over Dixon Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2110
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34875, -80.8624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2020)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over Dixon Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 over Dixon Branch carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC24 over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.